Docket Room
HB 1589·MD·house

Certificates of Birth, Licenses, and Identification Cards - Sex Designation (Birth Certificate Modernization Act)

In CommitteeFiled Feb 15, 2026
Sponsor: Martinez
Latest Action

In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Feb 15, 2026

Summary

The proposal changes Maryland law so that a person can request a new birth certificate with a different sex designation by filing a sworn written request or presenting a court order. It also adds an "unspecified or another" option for sex on driver’s licenses, ID cards, and moped permits. The changes affect anyone born in Maryland who wants to change the sex marker on official documents.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Share

Track this bill

Get real-time alerts when HB 1589 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.

Sign up free
Docket Room · Nonpartisan legislative tracking
Docket Room IntelligencePro

Ask about your legislation

I can analyze your tracked bills, upcoming hearings, and recent changes.

AI-generated · Nonpartisan · Not legal advice